Enrollment
325
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210477001174
Robert W Combs Elementary School — Happy, KY
Federal NCES profile for Robert W Combs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Perry County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert W Combs Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robert W Combs Elementary School reports 325 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Kentucky average and 48% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Perry County spends $15,620 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.3% from local sources (property taxes), 61.0% from the state, and 24.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert W Combs Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,620
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 325 Top 34% in Kentucky — larger than 66% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.7% +30% vs state
NCES ID 210477001174
Student demographics
White 98.2%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.9%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry County, which includes Robert W Combs Elementary School.
$15,620
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 61.0%
Federal 24.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Robert W Combs Elementary School
How many students attend Robert W Combs Elementary School?
Robert W Combs Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a other school in Happy, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert W Combs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert W Combs Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert W Combs Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Robert W Combs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert W Combs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert W Combs Elementary School is White at 98.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Happy, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert W Combs Elementary School?
Robert W Combs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.